Radial forearm flap for tongue reconstruction.
- Author:
Rodney Oliver J ARAGON
;
Samantha Soriano CASTAÑEDA
;
Joselito F DAVID
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords:
Radial Forearm Free FlapTongue Reconstruction
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
Middle Aged;
X
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2008;23(2):43-45
- CountryPhilippines
-
Abstract:
Objective: To present a case of tongue reconstruction using radial forearm free flap.Methods: Design: Case report Setting: Tertiary government hospital Patient: OneResults: A 52-year-old female with a T3N2cM0 Stage IVa right tongue carcinoma underwent tracheotomy, right hemiglossectomy with modified radical neck dissection type III and extended supraomohyoid neck dissection on the left with radial forearm free flap reconstruction. After 1 month, the radial forearm free flap reconstruction in the tongue had acceptable appearance and good tongue mobility with intelligible speech. The patient did not complain about theappearance and function of the left forearm.Conclusion: The radial forearm free flap is a viable reconstructive option for tongue defectsespecially where a thin, pliable flap is needed. There is acceptable form and functional restoration with minimal donor site morbidity.
